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21 Sept 2025

Concerns over arts funding and the future of Bocas Lit Fest

Marina Salandy-Brown links recent funding changes to wider problems in how Trinidad and Tobago values culture. She describes lost sponsorships, gaps in state support and calls for a statutory Arts Council with stable funding.

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Photo by Wayne Lee-Sing, Unsplash

31 Jul 2025

Who decides tropical medicine research?

A new analysis finds most journal editors in tropical medicine come from wealthy countries. The study links editorial imbalance to funding gaps and calls for more diversity, local training and fairer partnerships.

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17 Jul 2024

Lack of African research weakens policy and trade

The African Academy of Sciences warns that too little scientific evidence produced in Africa makes policy and trade harder. The AAS is building networks, starting a science diplomacy programme and trying to restore trust after funding problems.

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5 Sept 2023

India launches sun probe after historic moon landing

India landed on the moon's south pole and, days later, launched a solar probe. The missions have renewed public pride, highlighted ISRO’s low-cost approach and prompted debate about science funding and priorities.

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